Supporting Young Farmers Across the UK
Mental Health Support for Young UK Farmers 🚜💚
Farming is an incredible way of life, but it comes with unique pressures – long hours, isolation, financial uncertainty, and unpredictable weather, to name a few. If you're a young farmer struggling with your mental health, please know you are not alone, and help is available.
Reaching out is a sign of strength. Here are some fantastic organisations dedicated to supporting you:
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service.
Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland over 16.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.
Supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times.
Provides financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages.
Supports people in Scottish agriculture emotionally, practically, and financially.
Excellent resources on mental wellbeing and signpost to support.
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35).
Your GP is a good first point of contact. They can refer you to appropriate services.
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